The American chain has just inaugurated its new-generation lobby at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in Virginia. According to management, the space has been designed as a place to "flexible, with a 'living room' atmosphere to encourage meetings and allow customers to interact, work and collaborate". As part of the move towards a more modern environment, the traditional reception counter has been replaced by a number of islands to provide a more convivial welcome for customers.
The lobby now features an open-plan bar that transforms into a café, then a cocktail bar at the end of the day. You can, of course, sit at the bar or join one of the many more intimate corners, with armchairs, chairs and tables. So much for relaxation and informal chat. However, those who need to isolate themselves to work have not been forgotten. The traditional "business corner has also been revised in favour of a "technology lounge equipped with Apple computers.
Large tables have been provided for teamwork. If you can't make it to Virginia, you can still discover this state-of-the-art lobby via the Internet, where a video has been posted on the You Tube site. For the time being, the group has not yet published the list of the next establishments to benefit from this embellishment. Hilton has also announced the forthcoming presentation of new room and restaurant concepts.
